Stihl RMA 460 V - Introduction; Read and Follow Safety Precautions

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English 1 Introduction
Thank you for your purchase. The information contained in
this manual will help you receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL lawn mower and, if followed,
reduce the risk of injury from its use.
SAVE THIS MANUAL!
Have your authorized STIHL servicing dealer show you how
to operate your lawn mower.
Do not lend or rent your lawn mower without this instruction
manual. Allow only persons who have the proper training
and fully understand the information in this manual to
operate the lawn mower.
For further information, or if you do not understand any of
the instructions in this manual, please go to
www.stihlusa.com or contact your authorized STIHL
servicing dealer.
2.1 Signal Words
This manual contains safety information that requires your
special attention. Such information is introduced with the
following symbols and signal words:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
22.1 Cleaning the Lawn Mower and Battery
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23 Inspection and Maintenance
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23.1 Inspecting and Maintaining the Lawn Mower
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23.2 Inspecting the Mowing Blade
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23.3 Sharpening and Balancing the Mowing Blade
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23.4 Replacing the Mowing Blade
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24 Troubleshooting Guide
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24.1 Lawn Mower and Battery
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25 Specifications
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25.1 Lawn Mower STIHL RMA 460.0 V
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25.2 Symbols on the Lawn Mower and Battery
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25.3 STIHL AK Series Battery
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25.4 Engineering Improvements
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25.5 FCC 15 Compliance Statement
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26 Replacement Parts and Equipment
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26.1 Genuine STIHL Replacement Parts
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27 Disposal
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27.1 Disposal of the Lawn Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
27.2 Battery Recycling
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28 Limited Warranty
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28.1 STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy
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29 Trademarks
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29.1 Registered Trademarks
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29.2 Common Law Trademarks
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30 Addresses
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30.1 STIHL Incorporated
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1 Introduction
Because a lawn mower is a high-speed cutting
tool and is battery-powered, special safety
precautions must be observed to reduce the risk
of personal injury.
Read this instruction manual thoroughly before
use and periodically thereafter. Follow all safety
precautions. Careless or improper use of the
lawn mower can cause serious or fatal injury.
2 Guide to Using this Manual